Politics CheatSheet - Federal Campaign Funds: Easier Money

April 02, 2014 PAY DAY 1. Federal Campaign Funds: Easier Money When Obama rejected Federal funding for presidential campaigns before his first term, he changed campaigning as we knew it, with candidates on both sides shifting their focus from what's important (votes! dialogues! press!) to what's not (money! money! money!). Read it at The Daily Beast RISKY 2. Will Ryan Budget Doom the GOP in 2016? The budget proposals unveiled by Paul Ryan on Tuesday contained controversial cuts to Medicare and social programs, but are practically party orthodoxy. Will his budget handicap GOP presidential hopefuls in 2016? Read it at The Daily Beast CHOCOLATE CITY 3. D.C. Finally Says No to Scandal Vince Gray lost his primary last night even though Washington has never been so prosperous. Read it at The Daily Beast CRASH TEST DUMMIES 4. The 'Redstate Women' Scheme In an attempt to help Texas' GOP gubernatorial candidate Gregg Abbott battle Dem favorite Wendy Davis, a new PAC of women are digging their heels in too deep. Read it at The Daily Beast CALIFORNIAN HUSTLE 5. The Gun-Running Senator Things went downhill fast for the San Francisco politician who 'flirted with both sides' and as a result, put the bulls eye on his own back. Read it at The Daily Beast GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast.

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